London jewish community

King Charles vows to take urgent action against antisemitism, foreign threats, and extremism

The King’s Speech is the centerpiece of the State Opening of Parliament in the UK, where the monarch reads a speech written by the government.

MAY 14, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Britain's King Charles III meets members of the Shomrin Jewish security group as he visits Golders Green in North London following the attack on Jewish residents, Britain, May 14, 2026.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as people attend a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026.

UK man convicted after assaulting people on the street while asking if they were Jewish

Thirty-four-year-old Dylan Ossei was convicted of religiously aggravated assault, religiously aggravated fear of violence, and religiously aggravated harassment when he appeared in court.

MAY 12, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

A member of the forensic team works at the scene, after a man was arrested following a stabbing incident in the Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population, in London, Britain, April 29, 2026.

CAM weekly Antisemitism report – London stabbings demonstrate it’s “open season” on Jews, says CAM

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman warned, "If governments do not respond forcefully at every level, this 'hunting season' against Jews will continue."

MAY 3, 2026|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT

Shomrim volunteer who helped subdue London attacker: 'I wanted to protect community' - interview

"I wanted to protect the community, and that's what I did," said Shomrim volunteer Yonaton El-Kouby. "I was able to give something to the community today."

APRIL 29, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

London’s oldest man celebrates 108th birthday at Jewish care home

Ben Raymond moved into the Jewish care home where now lives in 2012, with his late wife. Both were over 100.

JULY 30, 2019ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA

The Houses of Parliament can be seen during sunrise on the day of the Summer Solstice, seen from atop the London Eye, in London, Britain June 21, 2019

Senior London rabbi removed from position after having affair

The rabbi was faced with harsh criticism, many of which claimed that in his rank and position, he is held to a higher moral standard.

APRIL 14, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Woman chasing after Jewish kids with knife arrested in London

The woman, 47, was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense and sent for a mental health evaluation.

JUNE 19, 2018ByJTA

An ambulance waits outside the emergency department in London, Britain

Hezbollah flags fly once again at London’s Quds Day march

Quds Day was initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979 to oppose Zionism and the existence of Israel.

JUNE 10, 2018ByJOSH DELL

DEMONSTRATORS FLY flags of the Hezbollah terrorist group at a Quds Day march in London, June 10, 2018

At least 30 injured in Lag Ba'omer bonfire explosion in London

People at the bonfire “shrieked and panicked,” and others “trampled on one another.”

MAY 3, 2018ByJTA

The Tower of London and its Jewish history

Site acted as both haven and prison for medieval community members.

MAY 2, 2018ByILANIT CHERNICK

UK Jewish leaders: Corbyn meeting was ‘disappointing missed opportunity’

“We welcome the fact that Mr. Corbyn’s words have changed, but it is action by which the Jewish community will judge him and the Labour Party."

APRIL 24, 2018ByEYTAN HALON

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn

Corbyn issues strongest apology yet ahead of meeting with Jewish leaders

"We have not done enough to get to grips with the problem, and the Jewish community and our Jewish members deserve an apology," said the Labour leader.

APRIL 24, 2018ByEYTAN HALON